I've been to New Wave Kitchen a few times now, as I am always in the mood for a good bowl of ramen. The Ramen here is probably the best you can get in the immediate area, and I can confirm it is solid. I ordered the House Ramen and it left me feeling satisfied. The noodles were a perfect texture, had the right amount of chew for me, not overcooked at all. The toppings were all tasty as well, including the flavorful pork. I was only left wanting more from 2 aspect of the bowl - the broth (which is a huge component!) and the egg. This was just a regular soft-boiled egg, not a soy egg, so it didn't have that extra special touch for me. But, back to the broth - while it was good and comforting, I feel it lacked in flavor and mouthfeel. Still good, just underwhelming. However, I do always enjoy the atmosphere at New Wave Kitchen. It's cozy and inviting, an intimate spot to enjoy some comfort food with friends. Bonus points for playing Kiki's Delivery Service while we were there, too! The staff were super friendly during our visit as well. Customers order at the counter here and then food is delivered to your table. The workers were very nice, courteous, and helpful. I am a ramen lover and will gladly return to New Wave Kitchen any time! read more

New Wave Kitchen - Inside with Studio Ghibli movies playing - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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I just came here a couple of days ago for a Yelp event (please check that review for my thoughts on the pork bun and Sapporo-style ramen on their menu). I liked it so much that I decided to come back and dragged my co-worker with me. The interior is sort of a long narrow-ish setup, with seating on one side, and the ordering counter on the other side. Edison-style bulbs lined the area, providing a warm, orange-ish light. Cozy. You walk up to the counter and order. They'll give you a number and bring your order to your table. I ordered the blackened tuna bun and O.G. Miso ramen (with an addition of pork and egg), with a Yuki Tora sake. The tuna bun was tasty. I believe the tuna was aburi torched, and it was topped with carrots, scallions, wakame, and sesame seeds. It also had eel sauce and wasabi, which created a great flavor combination between the piercing spice of wasabi and the sweetness of eel sauce. The O.G. Miso ramen used a miso broth, with carrots, cabbage, shiitake, topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and a piece of nori. And of course, I added pork and an egg to it. I love shiitake in my ramen broth, as it adds a bit of savoriness, and also provides a bit of meaty texture. The miso flavor in this broth is much more prominent compared to the Sapporo-style ramen, however, I found Sapporo-style broth much more complex and balanced. I think what I was missing in this would be a drizzle of sesame oil. I also got a Yuki Tora nigori sake with my meal, which I found I loved from the Yelp event a couple of days ago. One with the meal, and another one as just dessert after the meal. Also convinced my co-worker to try it, and he also liked it. This place is definitely worth the visit. In general, you won't find ramen this good unless you're willing to go into the city and pay as much for an hour's worth of parking as your meal costs. read more

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It has been just over a year since I was last at New Wave Kitchen and I have been itching to get back here! Finally, while in Wakefield for an event at the local theater, I was able to have another New Wave Kitchen bun! Yes! For those who don't know, the menu is on a large black board on the wall to your right as you enter. Order at the end of the bar right near the blackboard. The have yacht club soda's, bottled water, sake, wine, beer and a couple of other canned or bottled beverages to add to your food. I went with the blackened tuna bun this time and a house salad. The bun is soooo good. Tuna cooked rare, wasabi spice, fresh, crunchy veg. I made a yummy noise with my first bite and my dining companion said 'guess it's good'. Ha! They had a bit too. I had to share. The house salad is a big bowl of fresh spinach with shredded veg and a miso dressing. It was tasty and filling. Just what I needed. My dining companion had the Hot A.F. ramen. I had a small taste and it *is spicy. I couldn't have eaten it, but they sure managed to scarf down the whole bowl. Satisfying and filling. Each Ramen bowl has a variety of 'add on' ingredients available for a small fee so you can 'make it your own.' Ingredients are locally sourced and fresh and prices reflect the quality of the food. The bartender was the only FOH staff along with a couple BOH. They were friendly and helpful. Very happy I finally had a chance to return to New Wave Kitchen. read more

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Plenty of delicious and clean vegan options. Very picky husband loved his tofu rice bowl. I had the salmon poke light rice and it was perfection. Full of yummy vegetables. They dressed it with a gentle wasabi sauce. Really nice people, great environment. read more

New Wave Kitchen - Salmon poke perfection - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

Variable menu with many options which was perfect for us because we were craving tuna, rice bowls and ramen! We were highly impressed with the bites which included the tuna hand roll which came with a wasabi dip which was delicious and it was packed with tuna. My boyfriend got the cuke salad which was light yet flavorful with a little spice! Truly this was a 4.5/5, only because the honey chicken bowl could've come out a little warmer than it did. Nonetheless there was a healthy portion of chicken in it and the peanuts were a nice textural crunch. The OG miso ramen bowl I got felt just a little bland. I know most bowls are better with a tonkatsu style broth but you can really make a miso broth punch and it didn't. I'm glad I got a side of chili oil to spice it up a bit, because I was nervous about trying their coined ~very spicy~ miso broth. The space was open and inviting with low lighting great for date night and they're known for their sake bar. We had a cute window corner for people watching! Service was very nice especially because we came 30 min prior to close and called ahead to check to see if it was fine!! read more

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Noticed this place several weeks back and checked the menu out and knew I had to try it. The tldr; Pork Bun ($7): 4/5 Pickled Daikon Special ($6): 5/5 BBQ Chasu Ramen Special ($18): 100/5 Overall experience: 5/5 The ramen noodle: I'm a tough critic when it comes to ramen, most shops have a sad noodle, lifeless, no chew, dry-packaged store bought level stuff. New Wave Kitchen was anything but. This noodle had a good amount of spring, it had a chew that held up from the start of the bowl to the end of the bowl, and it was a joy to eat. The broth: was so flavorful and had a perfect amount of body without feeling too sticky and maintained a great silky consistency. I'd guess this was their tonkatsu, but not completely sure, either way, it was a great balance of flavor. Mild spice and plenty of aroma oil and solid depth. Toppings: julienned carrots, scallions, sesame seeds, nori, soft boiled egg (+$3) and pork belly chasu. All great companions to that colorful canvas of a broth. But man, the pork belly was spot on. Perfectly cooked, crisp and the fat was rendered so well. I personally would have liked for a little of the 5-spice flavor to shine through more, but that may have been the chef letting the ramen flavor shine. The pork bun: I'll be honest on this one, the pork in the bun itself was a bit dry. I was actually expecting more of a chasu pork bun where this was a shredded pork that could have used a bit of seasoning and sauce mixed into it. The sauce put on the bao bun made up for it and overall, I thought it was flavorful but could have been a little better. Also, I think $7 for a bao bun is a little on the steep side, it was quite small for that price. The daikon pickles: I didn't know that you could make a daikon pickle taste quite like this. Typically daikon pickles are vinegary and lean on sugar for a very sweet and mildly tangy pickle. This, however, was seasoning with turmeric, garlic and lemon. Delicious flavor combo. Again, same critique on this one, a quick pickle like this is easy to execute and daikon at the Asian grocer is 99¢/lb regularly, so I thought $6 was a little pricey, not to the same degree as the bun, though. Thoroughly enjoyed the flavors. Overall, a great experience. I thought it was a little on the expensive side for a ramen shop, but I happily pay for great food and service and you got both here. After I finished my food (you pay first) I said outloud, "yep, that was worth it". [Edited to add] I didn't realize this is a farm to table restaurant so the prices likely reflect that, however my sentiment remains the same. Maybe just something to keep in mind when assessing the value you get. For some, value isn't a factor and quality and taste are paramount bar no price. I have an honest day job so I will always take value into account for my reviews. Side note, when first put my order in we grabbed a seat and then the owner wrote the special up on the board for the Chasu Ramen bowl. I knew I wanted that and I was able to pull and audible and change it to get that instead. Very nice of them to accommodate. Nice relaxing feel inside with plenty of room to chow down. Would absolutely come back. This should be on your list to try for ramen spots! read more

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If you know me, you know how I feel about New Wave Kitchen (spoiler alert: very good feelings) so this review is specifically & only in reference to their new bar! A few months ago, New Wave began transitioning away from being a BYO establishment. They now carry an assortment of wine, beer, sake, & other funky things to pair with their killer food. I saw that they had something called "Sake Jelly Shot" on the lineup & I had to try it, just because. I don't know what I was expecting but I don't think I had the highest hopes back then. Now, months later, I must admit that I'm kinda obsessed with this weird bev. It's sparkling sake in a small, 6.1 oz can. The directions say to "serve chilled and shake well more than 20 times." Shake it more than 20 times. Shake it to death. Shake it like a polaroid picture. Yes, it's a carbonated beverage, but trust me. Shake it! The jell-o type substance in the can will pulverize after shaking vigorously, resulting in a weird, viscous, bubbly, sweet-but-not-too-sweet drink. It's peach flavored. I've never had anything like it. You gotta try it for yourself to see. read more

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Fantastic quick meal with a very fun menu! Staff was fantastic. Prices good. Ramen and Poké were delicious. Cucumber salad was a surprise hit. Even the seltzer was special! read more

The food was absolutely fantastic. The service was just as good. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but not outrageous. Certainly worth it for the quality of food and great service. My daughter also loved the food. We each had the house ramen and pork bun. They had a pork belly special that I wanted to try, but didn't notice it until after we ordered and sat down. It just gives us another reason to go back. We will absolutely be back and recommend giving it a shot if you haven't tried it. read more

Scrumptious, fresh food served up right. The dishes are pretty, fresh and local! I called in a pick up order of salmon poke add tuna while en route and it was ready when I arrived. Less than 15 minutes. Was greeted warmly at the counter and was on my way after picking up my eats. There were three different parties dining when I arrived... Two outside and one inside. Dining room is spotless with cool music playing. Plenty of seating with AC but I'd probably opt for an open table outside for some Wakefield people watching. Thinking you could probs bring your doggo, too. The poke bowl has ruined me as I will now be unable to be completely happy with any other bowl. Generous amount of fresh firm salmon and tuna pieces (I added tuna to the salmon poke menu offering), atop a well blended mix of brown and white rice. It was accented with fresh pea greens, lettuce , cabbage and some knockout homemade pickles. The dressing had a nice ginger, chili heat that was not over-powering. When I opened it, I thought to myself, "self, you'll never finish this whole thing. Just have a bite and we'll dig in at home". Welp. It's gone. After eating it in THE CAR where I parked. Needless to say, it's dang diggety delicious. Take out, eat in with byob, or take out and eat in your car - but check this place out. read more

New Wave Kitchen - Salmon poke... Add tuna! - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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The ramen is really bland and overpriced. It is probably the worst ramen I've had (even counting cup ramen) and it was like $20. It was just really flavorless, and it wasn't a large portion to justify the price either. It was actually kind of a small portion. Also the guy up front was rude. Really bad experience.. do not come here at all ever read more

It is not hard to be the best ramen in South County when you are the only option and the majority of South County have never actually been to Asia. Salty broth with raw veg on top a hard boiled egg and instant noodles stuck to each other does not constitute ramen. Can't fault the service which is pretty much impossible to screw up in a ramen joint but this is globally the worst ramen I have ever had. read more

This was my 2nd visit to New Wave Kitchen and the anticipation was high! I ordered the OG Miso Ramen and my husband had the Killer Tofu Rice Bowl. Both were outstanding: so flavorful and colorful and satisfying. One of the things I love about this place is how friendly everyone is. We were greeted by the tall guy behind the counter (I think he's an owner but am not sure) with a big smile and a "Let me know when you're ready to order and I'll be glad to help you." I overheard him chatting with diners at other tables as well. The menu selection is terrific and includes many gluten-free and vegetarian options (and I believe vegan, too, but am not sure I am remembering correctly). It's a casual place with a fantastic selection of beer, sake, and soft drinks--way more options than you'd expect to find in a small place. They even had Sapporo beer on tap when we were there! The one hiccup was the time it took for our food to come to our table after we ordered. There was a slight delay which we later found out was due to staff training. It happens. Everything still came out piping hot and delicious. The tall guy came over to apologize and check in and all was well. At other places I might have taken off a star in my rating over something like this, but this place just makes up for it in all other ways that the delay was easy to overlook--and I know from past experience that they are usually prompt and efficient. read more

New Wave Kitchen - This is the Killer Tofu Rice Bowl. The tofu had such a perfect caramelization and crunch to it. Delicious! - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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Haven't eaten here yet, but we grabbed a quick drink and it was an excellent experience. Service was friendly, informative and engaged. Pricing was great and there were unique options. Will definitely be back (probably when they start table service). read more

If you are have been searching for the PERFECT bowl of ramen, look no further than New Wave. Sometimes restaurants can be hit or miss, especially with ramen. After coming here for over two years, I can say that New Wave is one of the few that has gotten consistently better, even when I originally thought there was no room for improvement. Some examples: -Originally located a little off the beaten path, now in a cozy spot right in downtown Wakefield -Used to be BYOB, now serving ice cold beer on tap, along with a nice selection of saki and canned beer. Ordering is a breeze, Matt will cheerfully guide you to the perfect meal to suit whatever your taste is. Want spicy? They've got it. Want mild, but still packed with flavor? No problem. Gluten free? Tons of options, and all every bit as good as the glutenous ones. The service is fast and friendly, and you will feel like you are at home here. Pro tip: if you see the Chashu Ramen on the specials board- pull the trigger. You won't regret it read more

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A very funky little spot. Met a couple of girlfriends here for dinner and was very pleased with my tofu rice bowl. Delicious unexpected flavors paired well. I paid a decent amount but the quality matched so it was well worth it. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Absolutely fantastic every time. Great vibes. Excellent music. Went tonight and had another exquisite meal. Everyone who works there makes you feel right at home. We had special pork belly buns , house ramen , and our favorite - the tuna nachos. Let's support our small businesses in town whenever we can. read more

New Wave Kitchen - House Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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amazing and great. awesome Amarzing. great food. Service was great. Ambiance was great

HEADS UP A refreshing addition to the Main Street Wakefield food lineup. I have enjoyed trying the New Wave Kitchen's varied offerings on several occasions. However, I ate there recently and had an unsettling experience. The menu is displayed on a chalk board and lists the items available with their ingredients. There is a confusing reference to GF options that the owners should clarify. Due to the confusing verbiage regarding the noodles options, two gluten intolerant members of our party were served wheat based noodles. You must SPECIFICALLY REQUEST a GF substitution on certain noodle dishes. read more

I had the privilege of attending a tasting dinner at New Wave Kitchen. Although I had visited this restaurant before (and I loved the poke bowls and pork ramen when I visited a few months ago), this time I was able to sample several dishes. The creativity of the chef/owner, Matt, blew me away. Each dish was bursting with flavor, and each item I tasted was also plated and presented with colors and textures which came together in what I would term as "culinary masterpieces." The miso soup was light and flavorful. It contained delicate strands of miso and scallions. The pork bun was a work of art. It was served with strands of pickled and seasonal vegetables, hoisin sauce, and a house made hot mayo which added a nice zing to the bao bun. The salmon and poke bowl was chock full of fresh tuna and salmon, a ponzu sauce, pea greens, and it was drizzled with a spicy mayo. New Wave Kitchen is eclectic Asian fusion, and it's farm to table dining. I'll be back here in a heartbeat. read more

Ummm, the nachos... out of this w0d! Poke bowls are ridiculously tasty and fresh. If you're within 10 miles u owe it 2 urself 2 try service is a 11 out of 5, seating right on the sidewalk, what's not to ! read more

New Wave Kitchen - Amazing food - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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Great food with good people. Definitely worth a visit, even with all the other awesome restaurants in the area, this one is a must go!

New Wave Kitchen is a fantastic restaurant that combines Japanese and American cuisine. The food is delicious, and I highly recommend the tater tot omusubi and sweet hot chicken rice bowl, these are my go-to options every time. Although the ramen is up there too! And it's BYOB! The restaurant is great for large groups with its bench seating along the long wall, plenty of tables and seats. Food is always fresh and the owner Matt always checks in on his customers to make sure they're good. 10/10 would recommend. Repeat customer for life. read more

Pretty solid little place. Nothing fancy but good food and they are friendly. Sad they don't have good beer here, I'd come more often if they carried Whaler's. Seems like an easy fix but idk. read more

Fantastic flavors, friendly service and chill ambiance!Definitely worth a visit when in Wakefield!

Fantastic ramen in a fun and funky setting. Great food and service -- a go-to for downtown Wakefield!

Good service, food came out quick and correct, but a little disappointed in the food. It's good don't get me wrong, but nothing very special and only a little better than ramen I can make at home for a tenth of the price. Great atmosphere at least and friendly staff so I can't rag on the place too much. read more

It must be unclear as to what is gluten free on the menu as 2 of our party thought their sensitivities were safe yet found out that they were mistaken. When they inquired (as one of them grew I'll,) the explanation didn't clarify the menu at all. Please make clear what the gluten options are as the night was ruined for us. Both of the gluten sensitive people are well educated, successful professionals. read more

Terrific food with fresh ingredients, friendly service, casual vibe. It was a 10/10 experience. I had the spicy af ramen which was fantastic. It is definitely spicy, but if that's your thing you will love it. I started with a tofu veggie bun which was equally delish. the tofu was well cooked, the bun itself was perfectly fluffy, and the pickled veggies and new wave sauce topping rounded it all out. Will definitely be back, and look forward to trying other items on the menu! read more

New Wave Kitchen - Spicy af miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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Stopped in for lunch on Saturday. Casual spot with amazing food and BYOB. Does it get any better? House Ramen, Sweet Hot Chicken Rice Bowl, and buns were delicious. Highly recommend New Wave Kitchen! read more

Went for dinner, and was shocked at how good the food was. I got a chicken bowl and it was unbelievably good. The seating was comfortable, and there was plenty of space. The chef made a recommendation for a drink - I had a birch beer and it was incredible! Ive already recommended it to my friends, and will be returning. read more

My wife and stumbled accidentally on to this place as we were shopping downtown Wakefield. The menu looked Asian, and as we had spent a lot of time in Asia, we decided to give it a try. Totally unprepossesing interior, menu on the wall, order at the counter, tables against one wall. Menu was mostly ramen noodle dishes. I ordered the top of the menu named "Ramageddon," suggesting a combinaation of noodles and armageddon, suggesting the end of the world (spicy hot). That was fine with me. My wife ordered the sweet hot chicken. One of the owner/chefs, Alex, delivered the meals. He didn't waste time with small talk, so I got out my hashi (chopsticks) and dove in. Holey Moley! Totally unexpected for a dive decorated restaurant. It was WONDERFUL! One of the best Asian dishes I've ever had. It was hot, true, but it had a combination of new and unusual spices I'd never run into in either Japan, Hong Kong, Brunei, Malasia, Thailand or any of the other east Asian places where I've dined. The broth was sublimely spiced. Her dish was more conventional, but delightful nevertheless. We can hardly wait to go back. A new treasure for downtown Wakefield. read more

Great food. Funky. Service excellent. Cool Atmosphere. And they carry Yacht Club soda. read more

The food is very good. 3 chicken ramen $60 before tax and tips. 5 stars for the food 3 stars for price

We got some takeout the other day and it was all very good. I had a monkfish sandwich that was delicious. Food was crafted with skill and care, you can tell. I'd like to dine in sometime to get the full experience - takeout is always less than optimal. This is a restaurant we will order from again for sure. read more

This place is great! We got spicy tuna remake, a tofu bun, and a couple ramens and everything was great!:) the service was great as well as the ambiance. It's a little hot inside because they're making broth in the back, but awesome:) read more

Such an awesome gem in South County! There's plenty of seating and it has open space, good vibes and art. More importantly the food is superb! We tried the Veggie Buns, Killer Tofu Bowl and the Ramen. The chef/owner is not afraid of flavor. Everything was loaded with fresh ingredients and spice. The presentation was perfect and we will be back ;) read more

The ramen here was top notch!!Great staff. Will definitely be returning here in the future!

Absolutely incredible pork buns! Truly out of this world! I'm so grateful I was told this restaurant is a "must try". Try this place and you will not be disappointed. Hands down my new favorite place in southern Rhode Island to grab lunch! They are also a BYOB restaurant I just learned! read more

I love New Wave! The food is always fresh and delicious . The dishes are beautifully prepared . The staff are warm and friendly. I come here every time I visit home. I wish there was one near my house so I could go more often. read more

New Wave Kitchen - Smoked tuna app. - Ramen Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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